Carmine Splendor – Okra Seed

Description

Discover the Marie Ballard Aster Carmine Splendor – Okra Seed, a vibrant, high-yielding hybrid variety designed for gardeners who crave a healthy, delicious addition to their vegetable garden. Known for its rich, deep red pods and outstanding flavor, this F1 hybrid okra offers exceptional disease resistance, making it an ideal choice for both beginners and experienced gardeners. Carmine Splendor delivers a unique twist on traditional okra, with its beautiful red color turning green when cooked, adding an eye-catching touch to your dishes. Whether you're frying, grilling, or adding it to gumbo, this okra brings both beauty and flavor to your harvest.

Features & Specifications:

Variety: Carmine Splendor – Okra Seed

Type: F1 Hybrid – A first-generation hybrid okra known for its outstanding growth, uniformity, and disease resistance

Flavor Profile:

• Mild & Tender: Offers a mild, slightly sweet flavor that becomes tender when cooked, perfect for various culinary preparations
• Unique Appearance: Deep red pods that transform into green when cooked, making it a colorful addition to your meals
• Texture: The pods are smooth and tender, ideal for frying, grilling, or adding to stews, gumbo, and stir-fries

Growth Characteristics:

• High Yielding: Produces abundant, long, straight pods that are easy to harvest and pack with flavor
• Disease Resistant: Known for its resistance to common okra pests and diseases like aphids, whiteflies, and fungal infections
• Compact & Hardy: Grows in a compact, bushy habit, making it ideal for small gardens and container growing
• Heat-Tolerant: Thrives in hot, summer conditions, ideal for warmer climates where okra grows best

Planting Requirements:

• Sunlight: Requires full sun for optimal growth and a bountiful harvest
• Watering: Needs consistent watering, but ensure well-drained soil to prevent root rot
• Spacing: Space plants about 12-18 inches apart to allow for optimal growth and airflow
• Soil Requirements: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0 to 7.5)

Harvesting Tips:

• Maturity: Approximately 50-60 days to harvest, making it a quick-growing crop
• Ripe Pods: Harvest pods when they are young and tender, about 3-4 inches long for best flavor and texture
• Storage: Okra can be frozen for long-term storage, preserving the flavor for months after harvest

Nutritional Benefits:

• Rich in Vitamins: High in vitamin C, vitamin K, and folate, contributing to immune support, bone health, and overall well-being
• High in Fiber: Packed with dietary fiber, aiding digestion and promoting gut health
• Low-Calorie: A great low-calorie vegetable option for health-conscious meals
• Antioxidants: Contains antioxidants that help combat oxidative stress and inflammation in the body

Package Size: Available in various packet sizes for gardeners of all types, from small home gardens to large-scale operations

Why Choose Marie Ballard Aster Carmine Splendor – Okra Seed?

• Hybrid Advantage: As an F1 hybrid, it offers uniformity, faster growth, and better disease resistance than open-pollinated varieties.
• Vibrant & Unique: The deep red pods are both beautiful and flavorful, adding a unique visual appeal to your harvest and your meals.
• High Yield & Easy Harvest: With consistent, high yields and easy-to-harvest pods, this okra is perfect for both home gardeners and market growers.
• Versatile in Cooking: Whether fried, grilled, or added to your favorite dishes like gumbo or stir-fries, Carmine Splendor okra adds a mild, tender texture and sweet flavor to your recipes.
• Heat-Tolerant & Resilient: Thrives in hot climates and tolerates drought conditions, making it a reliable choice for summer gardening.
• Nutrient-Rich: Packed with vitamins, antioxidants, and fiber, this okra supports overall health while enhancing the flavor of your meals.